Thursday, January 15, 2015

Shopping List: Stylish Backpacks

Well, this is a shopping list I NEVER thought I would make! I'm definitely the type of girl who is always focused on style over function, but since my office moved locations and I'm walking to and from work every day now {almost 4 miles total,} I've been trying to make some changes to make my commute more practical and comfortable. On the frigid cold days, I've been wearing my huge insulated North Face jacket instead of the chic wool ones I have. I've started walking in sneakers and yoga pants and changing into my work clothes once I get into the office, or have been walking in Uggs instead of my cuter boots to keep warm and prevent blisters and sore feet. I've been carrying my large Louis Vuitton Neverfull bag, but I find that I've had some upper back and shoulder pain from having all that weight on one side of my body, which is why I've been hunting for a stylish backpack to carry instead! I don't want to look like an elementary schooler carrying my bookbag or some sort of rugged outdoors woman, but I'm actually surprised by all of the cute options that are available right now - Shopbop has a ton of great options!

Not all of the bags below would work for my needs, but I figured some of you out there might be facing a similar situation as myself and may be on the lookout for a backpack that works for you! Which of my picks is your favorite? Do you think that backpacks can be chic, or are they a huge no-no for you?

Welcome to the walking commute!! Hahah I do the exact same thing. I have been wearing fleece leggings under my work pants because my commute has tons of walking too. I haven’t considered a backpack (I still carry the huge black tote) but these definitely are making me change my mind about that :)